Business Plan for Material and Equipment Hauling Services

This Business Plan for a Material and Equipment Hauling Services company allows entrepreneurs or business owners to create a comprehensive and professional business plan. This template form allows a business to outline the company's objectives and detail both current company information as well as any past performance. Companies should include a complete market analysis in their plan to help showcase why their business strategy will be effective in the market. Future company plans, including production targets, management strategy, and financial forecasting, should be used to demonstrate and confirm that the company's short-term and long-term objective can and will be met. This model plan can be customized to best fit the unique needs of any entrepreneur or owner that is seeking to create a strong business plan.

Confidentiality Agreement

The undersigned reader acknowledges that the information provided by [Company Name] in this business plan is confidential; therefore, reader agrees not to disclose it without the express written permission of [Company Name].

It is acknowl lan is in all respects confidential i hrough other means and that an arm or damage to [Company N

Upon request e].

___________ Signature

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___________ Date

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Table of Contents

1.0 Executive Summary .................................................................................................................... 1 Chart: Highlights .......................................................................................................................... 2

1.1 Objectives .................................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Mission .......................................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 Keys to Success ........................................................................................................................ 3

2.0 Company Summary ..................................................................................................................... 3 2.1 Comp ............................... 3 2.2 Start ............................... 3

Table: ............................... 4 Chart: ............................... 4

3.0 Service ............................... 5 4.0 Market ............................... 5

4.1 Mark ............................... 6 4.2 Targe ............................... 6 4.3 Servi ............................... 6

4.3.1 C ............................... 7 5.0 Web Pl ............................... 7

5.1 Webs ............................... 7 5.2 Deve ............................... 8

6.0 Strateg ............................... 8 6.1 SWO ............................... 8

6.1.1 S ............................... 8 6.1.2 W ............................... 8 6.1.3 O ............................... 8 6.1.4 T ............................... 9

6.2 Comp ............................... 9 6.3 Mark ............................... 9 6.4 Sales ............................. 10

6.4.1 S ............................. 10 Table ............................. 10 Char ............................. 11 Char ............................. 11

6.5 Miles ............................. 12 Table: ............................. 12

7.0 Manage ............................. 12 7.1 Perso ............................. 13

Table: ............................. 14 8.0 Financi ............................. 14

8.1 Start-up Funding .................................................................................................................... 15 Table: Start-up Funding .......................................................................................................... 15

8.2 Important Assumptions ....................................................................................................... 16 8.3 Break-even Analysis .............................................................................................................. 16

Table: Break-even Analysis .................................................................................................... 16 Chart: Break-even Analysis ................................................................................................... 16

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8.4 Projected Profit and Loss ..................................................................................................... 17 Table: Profit and Loss ............................................................................................................... 17 Chart: Profit Monthly ................................................................................................................ 18 Chart: Profit Yearly .................................................................................................................... 18 Chart: Gross Margin Monthly ................................................................................................. 19 Chart: Gross Margin Yearly .................................................................................................... 19

8.5 Proje ............................. 20 Table: ............................. 20 Chart: ............................. 21

8.6 Proje ............................. 21 Table: ............................. 21 Table: ............................. 22

8.7 Busin ............................. 23 Table: ............................. 23 Table: ............................. 24

APPENDIX Table: Sale ............................... 1 Table: Pers ............................... 2 Table: Prof ............................... 3 Table: Cas ............................... 4 Table: Bala ............................... 6

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1.0 Executive Summary

Company: [Company Name] Contact: [Name] Address: [Address] [City, State ZIP] Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX Email: [E Introduc [Compan the Virginia area as well as to Company focuses on the aggre o diversify into other material h s and businesses. [Compan lity contract hauling services, h adequate funding, [Compan itive resource for its communi e through effective marketing Location [Compan unty; however, the Company

The Com [Compan e Company will offer for-hire tr s well as businesses that are tion to another. The Company ad (OTR) operations spanning Our Serv [Compan hauling service. Its trucking/ • aggre • concre • freigh

The Mark [Compan on for businesses in Virginia a ptional medium and long hau pany will have to deliver su Financial Consideration Revenues are projected to increase during the next three years, from $577,000 to $994,000. The Company will use $184,836 in funding to purchase long-term assets and handle its start-up expenses. Monthly break-even stands at $25,278.

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1.3 Keys to Success

Keys to success for the company will include:

1. Offering exceptional trucking/hauling services 2. Setting delivery schedules that can be met 3. Hiring 4. Under hem find the right

distrib

2.0 Company

Company Contact: Address: [City, Sta Phone: XX Email: [E [Compan company which will be operat regate industry with plans to d pment for individual brokers a ell as over-the-road (OTR) op

2.1 Company

[Compan Company Name] is a woman, fferent owners; the President

2.2 Start-up

The follow me]. The Company's start-up ich is based on the trucking i ets consist of a road tractor tru eck ($15,000).

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3.0 Services

[Company Name] will offer for-hire trucking to all companies in Virginia and the east coast of the United States. It will be most attractive to the aggregate industry which seeks trucks to transport crushed stone, gravel, rock, fly ash, and sand. Of all the aggregates, fly ash is the most financially lucrative and [Company Name]will market this segment heavily by 60%. Concrete plants are in need of ash daily as it is used to aerate concrete and enhances the environm to those businesses that are on to another. This may inclu other equipment.

Trucks ar ecords. Drivers are safety tr dedicated suite of software nt.

4.0 Market A

Trucking ng. Most long haul operation growth for regional hauling in n the next 15 years just to re stry generates $100 billion dol ch year the industry provides year. Despite the reshaping mber of established trucking b s receipts increased by 38.2% ee years. This trend is expecte with larger firms.

[Compan aul trucking for the aggregate rve businesses that are in n on to another. The Company s on the east coast. These eas ford, New York City, Newark, Washington, D.C., Richmond Atlanta, Savannah, Jacksonvi

[Compan affects it. Therefore, the Comp ithin its market. By delivering ential is excellent.

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4.1 Market Segmentation

[Company Name]will serve three different regional market segments. The first is the aggregate/ quarries industry. In 2007, four of the top twenty-five construction aggregates was located in Virginia. A total 1.60 billion metric tons of crushed stone was produced for consumption and hauled by independent trucking companies such as to be [Company Name].

The seco produce more than half of th at is fast becoming a vital ingre sh is transported by independ to concrete plants. Each hau h two to three hauls a night is

The third ight brokers are the go-betwe er that will actually handle th rying industry. The brokers s pping and dry bulk shipping. work with a broker. Payables ay float. The major cost fact the broker will be establishe

4.2 Target M

[Compan rring its business to other clie the trucking market segment. ng of the customer's needs. T t and reliability will allow it to ts area. However strengthe bility levels as well as provid

4.3 Service B

The truck he U.S. economy at work. Acc dustry is strong and expandin y 50 percent in the next 20 y east some time in a truck. Wh , no other form of transport trucks are used to transport

Trucking ping. Most long haul operation growth for regional hauling in 2010 and 2011. There will also be a need of 1 million drivers in the next 15 years just to replace retirees and the normal growth of freight. The trucking industry generates $100 billion dollars per year and provides jobs for more than 800,000 people. Each year the industry provides average annual payrolls in excess of $12.6 billion dollars per year. Despite the reshaping of this industry, the last five years statistics show that the number of established trucking businesses has increased from 40,821 to 47,000 businesses. Gross receipts increased

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by 38.2%, primarily because of the increases in fuel costs over the last three years. This trend is expected to continue as the market has allowed smaller firms to compete with larger firms.

As simple as it may be, [Company Name]'s method of executing exceptional service will have an important effect on the bottom line: People want to give their business to those who appreciate it. Skillful use of advertising, offering top-notch trucking services, as well as a practice of strong communication will bring the support the Company desires.

4.3.1 Compe

Although arket segments, the market re ow Pages, there are numerous ajor competitors for [Compan cale such as Payne, Inc. and ver and offer truck brokerage 0 employees. Wilson Trucking ve also been in the trucking i

There are uld be competition, however, possibly be an edge because rier's reputation are believed urrently has to offer the indus

Ultimately it aids the Company in genera e Company to others who nee proper image and visibility a

5.0 Web Plan

[Compan any's website is an opportuni and its company backgrou cessful business. [Compan ence that will better represent effectively market the Comp

5.1 Website M

[Compan about the specific informatio es with other local businesse hannels to promote the website. The website will also be promoted on all of its marketing materials. The Company will advertise its site on its business cards as well as in other industry related publications. Additionally, The Company plans to tie-into social media sites to expand its presence on the web and to reach its targeted customers.

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5.2 Development Requirements

[Company Name] will keep updated photos, calendars, sales details and information on the website so that it is helpful to customers searching the website and surfing the internet. The Company will create an advertising presence by promoting the site on several places online. [Compan te will be very user friendly a Company will keep the websi

6.0 Strategy

The strat nd client service by making ti ricing structure. The company’ purchasing a second truck, an The company’s goal within the a fleet of trucks.

6.1 SWOT An

The follow within the company, and descr

6.1.1 Strengt

[Compan • Havin the trucking/hauling

indust • Knowl • Offeri • Clear

6.1.2 Weakn

[Compan • Limite • Cost f

6.1.3 Opport

Opportun • Growing market with a significant percentage of its target market still not knowing the

Company exists. • Strategic alliances offering sources for referrals and joint marketing activities to extend the

Company's reach.

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6.1.4 Threats

A primary concern for [Company Name]is its ability to price its services affordably during times of economic recession or spikes of gas and oil prices. As of 2010, the price of oil and its associated refined energy products have reached multiyear highs. This increase in oil prices has caused the freight and trucking industries costs to rise significantly. While this is a concern for the business, it is a risk and an issue faced by all other businesses as well. [Name] will continue to procee e the profitability of the busin

6.2 Competit

[Compan

• Quali eous, prompt, and dependab

• Comp ts clients because it has low c

• Multi ts equipment which can be of

[Compan e Company's overall success. B th satisfied clients, [Compan tion. The longer the relationsh and what they offer them and

6.3 Marketing

[Compan wareness about the company rtising in the Yellow Pages. T be maintained for at least a ye

The secon and business cards customize e specific logos with [Compan

A third co w clients. It will be user-frien n.

The fourt urces of established contacts by Mr. James and Mr. Schanne. Their many years in this industry bring forth clients that have been given the word-of-mouth concept.

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In addition to the owner’s extensive background and industry experience, she is also very community oriented and spends a considerable amount of time and effort assisting charitable organizations. [Name], President of [Company Name], has generously been an advocate for many non-profit organizations. She has also participated in a mission trip to Guinea, Africa in 2003, where new wells for clean water were built. Organizations that she would like to continue to support in the name of [Company Name]inc

o o o o o o o o o o

[Compan associations such as softball and footb events. It would also like s during times of needs.

7.1 Personne

The table The detailed monthly personne Increases [Company Name]of the prior ssumption that each year after Organiza Strike For mutual respect. It is to be an or clients and fellow employee driver to be hired in 2012 will assistant will report directly to Employe [Name], P [Name], V [Name], R 2nd Driver (2nd year): 75% Administrative Assistant: 25%

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Appendix

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